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Lake District Tour: Captivating Sightseeing Day Trip in Manchester
4.5
51 Ratings
Greater Manchester
Discover the stunning scenery of the Lake District with this full-day excursion from Manchester. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the UK’s largest national park, stroll through Blea Tarn, and explore Lake Windermere.
Discover the stunning scenery of the Lake District with this full-day excursion from Manchester. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the UK’s largest national park, stroll through Blea Tarn, and explore Lake Windermere.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bowness-on-Windermere - You have the opportunity to go on a one way Lake Cruise from Bowness on Winderemere across one of Britains most iconic lakes to Ambleside. Buy your ticket from your driver guide on the day!
- Ambleside - Spend time wandering around this typical Lake District Town, looking for evidence of the old mills, trying some of the…
- Bowness-on-Windermere - You have the opportunity to go on a one way Lake Cruise from Bowness on Winderemere across one of Britains most iconic lakes to Ambleside. Buy your ticket from your driver guide on the day!
- Ambleside - Spend time wandering around this typical Lake District Town, looking for evidence of the old mills, trying some of the cuisine or just taking in the charm of this lovely place on the northern shores of Windermere. On a pleasant day, we may take 30 minutes here to shop for a picnic in the Langdales!
- Little Langdale Valley - Marvel at the stunning scenery as we take you ever higher to our next beautiful location
- Blea Tarn - This is the highlight of the day for many…..Fresh Air, Stunning Views and the chance to walk off some of those calories.
- Great Langdale - This is the highlight of the day for many…..Fresh Air, Stunning Views and the chance to walk off some of those calories.
- Grasmere - This is the home of the world famous Grasmere Gingerbread Shop and the final resting place of William Wordsworth
- The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop - Delight in the aroma of freshly baked Gingerbread before stepping back in time into this quaint little shop where you will be greeted by characters from Victorian days. Oh Yes, don’t forget to stock up on that lovely Gingerbread….it is world famous.
What's Included
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Digital diary uploaded to our Facebook page (optional)
- Full narration throughout the day
- Pick up and drop off at Manchester Airport
- Transport between locations on a luxury minibus or coach
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Digital diary uploaded to our Facebook page (optional)
- Full narration throughout the day
- Pick up and drop off at Manchester Airport
- Transport between locations on a luxury minibus or coach
What's Not Included
- Food and drink - you may bring your own lunch or purchase at a large choice of shops and cafes
- Tickets for Windermere Lake Cruise (optional)
- Gratuities
- Food and drink - you may bring your own lunch or purchase at a large choice of shops and cafes
- Tickets for Windermere Lake Cruise (optional)
- Gratuities
Location
Manchester Airport
Your tour commences from Bay A, Ground Level of 'The Station' Transport Interchange Building, Manchester Airport. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time, so your driver is able to welcome you aboard. Your tour will depart at 09:15am PROMPT.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(51 Ratings)
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Concreteangel29
Jun 8, 2025
A Truly Memorable Day Trip to the Lake District! - From start to finish, our day trip to the Lake District was nothing short of exceptional — an experience my sister and I will remember for a long time. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking, but what truly elevated the entire day was the outstanding guidance and warmth of our tour leader, Adrian.
Adrian was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history, geography, and hidden gems of the Lake District, but he also had a natural gift for storytelling. He made every stop come alive with local insight, fun facts, and a great sense of humour that kept everyone engaged throughout the journey.
The absolute highlight for us was the scenic walk — perfectly paced and thoughtfully planned. It gave us the opportunity to take in the stunning views, breathe in the fresh countryside air, and enjoy the peacefulness of nature. Adrian ensured everyone felt comfortable and safe while still giving us the freedom to explore and soak up the surroundings.
Beyond the logistics, what really stood out was Adrian’s passion for the area and his genuine care for everyone in the group. He struck the perfect balance between being professional, personable, and truly enthusiastic. You could tell he wanted each of us to have a meaningful and enjoyable experience — and he absolutely delivered.
Thank you, Adrian, for making this trip so special. My sister and I had an amazing time and we’re incredibly grateful for your thoughtful leadership. We laughed, learned, walked, and took home some wonderful memories. We can’t wait to return — and we’ll be hoping you’re our guide again!
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Lucia_b
Apr 24, 2025
An incredibile experience in a magic place - Very exciting experience! Wonderful places, the guide mr. Lee was very nice and kind. He drove very well along very strictly streets. Very beautiful the tales of Beatrix Potter heard during the travel ! Grasmere wonderful with Wordsworth's grave and house.
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Lindsay_w
Mar 16, 2025
Enjoyed the adventure! - Lee did a great job and was a fun guide! Fantastic tour and beautiful sites! The boat ride was a great addition.
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Patrick_e
Mar 16, 2025
Outstanding Tour and Guide - This was a full day of fun. Our guide, Lee, made the trip. Places we visited were beautiful, the guide was knowledgeable and an excellent driver.
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Charlene_f
Dec 15, 2024
A tour worth booking! - Even though the weather was not ideal but Frankie, the person in charge of our tour made it all worthwhile with his lovely character and knowledge the place.
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Juliafl3272id
Aug 2, 2024
Wonderful trip with a great tour guide! - We had an amazing day trip to the Lake District with Lee. He was a wonderful tour guide and great driver. The whole trip was perfectly timed and we learned a lot about the region and its people. Listening to some Beatrix Potter stories and the Daffodils poem was a lovely touch! I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Williamga9501gt
Jul 19, 2024
UP WHERE WE BELONG - The tour was amazing & Frank our guide kept us well informed & entertained.
No he did not sing. The trip from Grasmere up to the LANGDALE & Little Switzerland was just breath taking.
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499vardac
Jul 17, 2024
Great Experience. - We joined a five day small group tour to the lake District.Len our guide was kind and in good spirits throughout the trip. He was helpful in directing us to the touristic areas and took care that the hotel arrangements were to everyones satisfaction.
We had much enjoyed the trip and will look forward to book another one with Go Tours to another destinations.
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Fearless447486
Jul 16, 2024
Really good trip - Really good trip. Good stop that was chosen. Although the weather could have been better we got a really good experience. Can highly recommend Busibus
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Kerry_r
Jun 13, 2024
A gem of a tour - The driver Frank, excellent driver, well researched and time to sight see . Great activities along the way
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